Kettleman City Pedestrian Bridge Project

Kings County is proposing the construction of a pedestrian overcrossing across SR-41 near its intersection with Standard Oil Avenue in Kettleman City, California, to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project also includes complementary improvements such as new sidewalks and roadway widening along Standard Oil Avenue, aimed at improving non-vehicular connectivity without increasing automobile capacity. The lead agency for the project is the Kings County Department of Public Works, which is responsible for oversight, inspection, and acceptance at the project site located in ZIP code 93239. Environmental compliance has been addressed through a categorical exemption under CEQA Class 1, Section 15301(c), confirming the project’s minimal environmental impact and exempting it from certain fees under California Government Code Section 6103. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has determined no effect on fish and wildlife resources, further supporting the exemption. The project is currently in a forecasted stage with no formal solicitation number, contract value, or defined period of performance disclosed. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, contract types such as FFP or IDIQ, or detailed evaluation factors are applicable as this is a locally managed public works initiative rather than a federal procurement. Payment and administrative functions are handled by the Kings County Department of Public Works out of its Hanford, CA office, with acceptance and inspection conducted on-site. Key personnel include Mitchel Cabrera, Chief Engineer, and Patricio Villegas, Engineer III, as primary points of contact. The County has not designated a Contracting Officer’s Representative, Technical Representative, or Procurement Contracting Officer, nor are there requirements for small business set-asides, socioeconomic certifications, or federal reporting obligations. All contractual elements are governed by state and local standards, with no reference to federal packaging, marking, invoicing systems, or performance incentives, and no formal contract type or pricing structure has been established.